20 February,2026 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
Setting goals together can strengthen bonds. Representation pic/istock
Couples can swap the predictable dinner dates this weekend, for a curated session, titled, The Power Couple Roadmap. The workshop, guided by psychologist Disha Manchekar, is designed for partners aiming to shift away from the daily grind and align their goals for 2026.
"It is open to all types of couples, whether heterosexual or part of the LGBTQiA+ community, married or not," explains Manchekar, founder of mental health service platform, Innate Mind. Describing her session as an amalgamation of psychotherapy and artwork, she tells us, "It's similar to couples' art workshops I've conducted earlier.
A moment from a couples' art session. Pic courtesy/Innate mind
There are three aspects to it. I will help couples determine their mutual values, and find common ground to connect; this will be done through guided prompts to spark conversation about matters from finance to travelling. Secondly, participants will be provided with welcome goodies, since I intend the experience to resemble a date, and art supplies. The third aspect is making the vision board; it will be slow, and couples will get their private space without interference. It's about exploring each other's priorities and moving past mental blocks." After a round of refreshments, attendees can take their vision kit home.
Disha Manchekar
The psychologist mentions that directing attention towards something alerts the brain to look out for things enabling you to achieve that goal. "It's a wonderful system in the human brain: the Reticular Activating System (RAS), which filters out information to focus on what's important," she reveals. "Such an activity clears the outlook for many couples, helps them understand each other better, and improves their bond through common goal-setting," she signs off.
On February 22; 4.30 pm onwards
At HourShop.in, IC Colony, Borivli West.
Log on to innatemind.org (to book)
Entry Rs 2999 onwards
